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City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin said a severance payout of more than $85,000 to former community safety manager Jon Wilson was necessary to avoid exposing the city to legal challenges. According to an agreement released under Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation, Wilson, who headed up the city’s bylaw department from 2007 until September of last year, received two payouts from the city totalling $85,923 — the equivalent of nine months of salary, plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits. A three-month severance payment was made in October, with a second payment equivalent to six months of salary made this month. Statutory tax deductions were calculated from the sum. Trawin said the city reached that amount by taking into account Wilson’s nearly 10 years of service, his position and its complexity, as well as the likeliness of his age to impact him gaining new employment. “When we looked at it, to be a manager of bylaws, it’s not exactly like there are jobs growing on trees,” Trawin said. Asked if he felt the payment was reasonable, Trawin said the city sees the severance as protecting it from another legal challenge by a former employee. “What’s happening under labour law is the courts are looking at companies and corporations which offer unjust packages when they’re terminating without cause. They’re awarding packages that are reasonable, but they’re also administering punishments against those companies,” he said. Trawin said the city was able to eliminate one management position from bylaw services by terminating Wilson’s employment, which will save more than $100,000 per year. “Once that $80,000 payout is done, the taxpayer starts to see the savings,” Trawin said. The severance documents don’t make it clear why Wilson was terminated. Six pages of the 18-page package were completely blacked out.

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Kamloops YMCA-YWCA CEO Colin Reid (left) joins 2016 Peacemaker Medal recipient Charlie Bruce at the North Kamloops Y. The retired school teacher and accomplished athlete is the first recipient directly linked with the Y.

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harlie Bruce started his teaching career in Darlington, S.C., in a middle school that was supposed to be integrated. “The way I describe it is that there were two sets of parents there,” Bruce said.

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“One saw integration as positive for their children and the others didn’t accept it, so they sent their children to private schools.” The year was 1974, two decades after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered integration in schools. Yet the debate raged around Bruce. Forty-two years later, Bruce — born in Asheville, N.C. — was heading back to his roots for a family reunion.

It was the run-up to the Nov. 8 U.S. election and anger and division was palpable. Bruce said the family agreed before the reunion began that they would not talk about politics. This week, Bruce was honoured by the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA with its annual Peacemaker Medal for his work in B.C. and, in particular, in Kamloops. See Y CEO, A4

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FINANCIAL MATTERS Saving And Managing Money

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LOOK BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE PROBLEM

Recovering from a financial setback is a journey. It may take many months or even years to return to a place where you’re as comfortable financially as you used to be. But, in many cases, it can be done. What it takes is determination, patience and good planning. As your financial situation starts to improve, try to stick to a streamlined budget so you can put extra money towards your debts. Gradually, start building a substantial emergency fund so you have resources available the next time you run into a financial setback.

Events that negatively affect finances can happen to anyone. Overcoming a challenging situation – whatever form it takes – requires determination, patience and good planning.

IN LIFE, EVERYONE EXPERIENCES SETBACKS

These can run the gamut from losing a job to going through a divorce, to recovering from a serious illness. Then there are the unexpected expenses life throws your way. They happen all the time. A leaky roof, a flooded basement, a car breakdown – any one of these may cost thousands of dollars to fix, with the money required right away. Sometimes, more than one of these difficult situations occur at once. It goes without saying that challenging circumstances can affect your finances – but just how do you recover and get back on track? Here are some tips.

1. GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Whether a financial setback is big or small, a professional perspective can be invaluable. Your advisor can work with you to assess the impact on your short-term and long-term plans, to adjust or create goals, and to develop a plan of action that helps lead to recovery. Getting advice early can help you avoid making rash decisions – for instance, racking up a large credit card balance – that could be difficult to unwind after the fact. Your advisor should make you feel comfortable and offer constructive ideas on how to address your problem.

Once you are in a stronger position, with more of a surplus, look at other ways to help protect yourself from future shocks to your finances, such as health and dental, critical illness and/or disability insurance. Set some money aside for the future once you are able to take a longer-term view. That may include saving in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and/or non-registered account.

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When you have enough distance from the event, look back and consider if you might have done anything differently to soften the effects of the setback. Your goal should be to learn from the experience, without assigning blame to either yourself or your partner. What happened, happened. The key is to make sure you’re in a stronger financial position in case another difficult situation occurs.

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Any budget usually has some slack. Whether your income has dropped or your expenses have risen, it’s time to eliminate that slack to get your budget back in balance. Take a hard look at your discretionary (or non-essential) costs – everything from entertainment to travel. Are there free or lower-cost alternatives, such as books, magazines and videos from the library, activities in a local park or at a community centre, or a staycation instead of a vacation? You may even be able to negotiate a better deal on certain products and services (think bulk purchases and bundled discounts) without cutting back.

3. EXPLORE BIG-TICKET COST SAVINGS

If the financial setback looks as if it could last a long time, and cost a great deal, you may need to make significant lifestyle changes – changes that go beyond trimming. Examine the biggest line items in your budget. Can you move to a smaller home in your area, or a similar-sized home in a more affordable area? If you have two cars, can you make do with one and sell the other? Such changes are difficult to make, but they may be essential to help protect your future financial well-being.

4. EARN EXTRA INCOME

Can you bring any more money into your household? Perhaps you can sell something of value – art, antiques, collectibles. Or maybe you can work more hours (for example, moving from part-time to full-time) or even take a second job. Of course, if you’re caring for children or a family member and would have to make alternative arrangements so you can work more, run the numbers to ensure your after-tax income will more than pay for those costs.

5. TALK TO YOUR MORTGAGE PROVIDER

If you have a mortgage, you may be able to reduce your monthly costs by negotiating more manageable terms with your mortgage provider. For example, you could switch from accelerated to standard payments, reducing the annual amount you have to pay towards your mortgage. If you were on an accelerated payment schedule, or if you’ve made lump-sum prepayments in the past, your provider may even be willing to give you a short-term holiday from payments. You may also want to ask about lengthening your mortgage’s amortization and adding any payments you’ve missed to your mortgage balance so you can pay those amounts gradually.

6. TALK TO OTHER CREDITORS

Rather than letting bills slide, call your creditors, explain your situation and ask if it’s possible to lower your interest rate, reduce your payments or defer your payments for a period of time. This can give you breathing room to get through the worst of a setback and help to protect your credit rating – which will suffer if you simply stop making required payments. Another option to explore with your advisor is debt consolidation, which brings all your debts into one lower-interest-rate account with a single payment due every month.

7. BORROW SENSIBLY

If you can’t find ways to spend less or earn more, and you’ve run through your emergency fund, take the time to research the lowest-cost sources of borrowed money in order to secure some extra funds. For homeowners, this is usually a secured line of credit. In some cases, a personal loan may be a good choice because it requires repayment according to a set schedule – so you know when you’ll be free of that

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The City of Kamloops wants to become B.C.’s first certified Bee City. At its meeting on Tuesday, city council agreed to apply to join Bee City Canada, an organization that promotes habitat development and preservation for the country’s 800 bee species. The project is being backed by the BC Wildlife Park, Tourism Kamloops, the Kamloops Bee Keepers and others. Glenn Grant, general manager at the

wildlife park and a longtime Communities in Bloom spokesman, said bee certification allows the city to continue promoting gardening efforts — this time on behalf of bees and other pollinators. “One of the reasons for the decline of bees and pollinators is lack of habitat, and that’s one area where we can improve and educate people,” he said. Once the city is certified, the groups hope to encourage gardeners to introduce more bee-supporting plants and undertake public education on environmentally friendly pest management and the benefits of bees. Communities in Bloom will also set up an

edible garden at the Kamloops Visitor Centre, across from Aberdeen Mall, which may include a working hive. There are also plans to organize educational celebrations for national pollinator week in June. Grant said only two cities in Canada are certified — Toronto and Chestermere, Alta. He said Kamloops already has policy in place required for the certification, such as completing an integrated pest-management plan, while community organizations provide the educational and awareness activities. “We want other cities to be following the lead of what we’re doing,” Grant said.

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Reading from a prepared statement on Tuesday, Kamloops Coun. Donovan Cavers told city council he is capable of keeping an open mind on development projects in Kamloops. Last week, Cavers was told by city staff he could not attend an upcoming public hearing because he had said he intended to vote against the project, considering it urban sprawl. Cavers also told KTW he was concerned about

the project’s proximity to Kenna Cartwright Park. City staff, including CAO David Trawin, say the perception of bias could open the city to a legal challenge on the hearing, where councillors must be able to be swayed by arguments from the public and proponents. “I do maintain an open mind on each development application and am capable of being persuaded to be either opposed to or in favour of any application,” Cavers said. “I do feel that minimizing

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Bruce, a retired teacher, talked about how he felt in South Carolina when he realized parents would not let their children share classroom space with peers who had a different skin colour and how appalled he was at some of the comments he heard two months ago as he drove south to share time with family. Bruce said he’s not sure he actually represents the characteristics Y CEO Colin Reid attributes in defining a peacemaker — promoting fairness, inclusion, empathy, security and respect for diversity. “But someone obviously does,” he said of being considered for the award. Reid said Bruce has shown those qualities throughout his life as a teacher, administrator, promoter of sports and physical activities and community volunteer.

His journey to School District 73 had its roots in the Carolinas, with a stop in Tahoe City, Calif., where he became involved in recreation. But Bruce was still keen on teaching, ideally in a different country. It happened that a recruiting team from Prince George was in Tahoe City in 1972. Bruce sent his resume and, after a longdistance interview, was told they would love to have him join them if he could get the appropriate paperwork approved. After living in Prince George from 1974 to 1980, he headed down the highway to Kamloops, where he was an educator up until his retirement six years ago. Bruce doesn’t like the word “retire” because he’s just as busy now as he was in past years. He is still race director for the Kamloops Marathon, an event that continues to grow. Last year, for example, some runners came from Japan.

A Boston Marathon qualifier, the Kamloops event requires months of work beforehand, something Bruce does alongside other volunteers. He’s involved in the Tech B.C. Cross Country Skiing Championship, does his own skiing and swimming and still teaches yoga at the John Tod Centre and at the Y. In the past, he has worked with the 1993 Canada Summer Games, the 2006 B.C. Summer Games, 2011 Western Canada Summer Games, 2013 B.C. Seniors Games and the 2015 Canadian Masters CrossCountry Skiing Championships. Bruce has written a book on Kamloops-area hiking trails and has taken his yoga skills into classrooms, teaching students how it can reduce stress. He’s been volunteering at the Y for 15 years, noting it represents a way for him to share his values and perhaps inspire others.

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The City of Kamloops’ capital projects manager is hoping to see an agreement reached by the end of the week with the contractor working on Westsyde Pool, but an opening date for the longclosed facility is still anyone’s guess. Darren Crundwell said the city is meeting with D and T Developments Ltd.

WORK HALTED AFTER ERROR BY CONTRACTOR tomorrow, with the goal of finalizing a plan for the building, where construction has been almost entirely halted since early December. “We should be close to a resolution and a schedule pretty quick,” he said. Crundwell said discussions are focused on logistics, not whether the contractor needs to replace roof decking on the

facility, decking that was installed without a protective coating required in D and T’s contract with the city. The city has said the company made a mistake due to the wrong materials being delivered, which the contractor will have to bear the cost of correcting. Compounding the issue, the decking mistake was not caught until more

work had been completed, including insulation installation. The indoor pool closed in June of 2015 after the city discovered warm, moist air had been leaking into the roof, rotting it from the inside out and requiring a $3-million total replacement. Before the delay, the pool was expected to open in February.

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Co-signers are cool again! For the last few years it has been nice for first-time homebuyers to get out from under expensive rents and into home ownership – without the need for a co-signer. But changes to Canada’s mortgage rules have made co-signers a necessity for some buyers.

Jessie Simpson (right) was 18 on the morning of June 19, 2016, when he was attacked in Brocklehurst. He remains in a coma. Kristopher Teichrieb (left), 39 at the time of his arrest that day, remains in custody and will stand trial at a later date.

What’s changed? 1) Stress test – buyers are subject to a higher interest rate to test their ability to afford future higher payments 2) Income rules – buyers require more proof of income, including: Job letter; recent pay-stubs; two years T-4 and T-1 General; two years Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada. The new rules mean your bank or mortgage broker might ask for things they had never previously requested. 3) Bank Reserves – You could be charged more for borrowing because banks are being asked to hold onto more cash in case of mortgage defaults or missed payments. 4) Changes lead to changes – This change to mortgage lending rules is HOT off the presses, so not every lender has decided how to respond. Questions like, “What do you do about specialty mortgages like rental?” or “How do you properly price mortgages?” are on bankers’ minds. Regulators and banks are still working out the kinks in this new lending environment.

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The preliminary inquiry of a Kamloops man accused of using a baseball bat to beat a teen into a coma last year began and ended yesterday. Kristopher Teichrieb is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection to the assault last year that left 18-year-old Jessie Simpson unconscious. Simpson, who has since turned 19, has been in a coma since. Teichrieb’s preliminary inquiry — a hearing after which a judge determines whether there is enough evidence for charges

to proceed to trial — began in the Kamloops Law Courts with testimony from his Brocklehurst neighbours. Evidence heard at preliminary inquiries are bound by publication bans. While the hearing was expected to last four days, it ended yesterday afternoon, hours after it began, with Teichrieb being ordered to stand trial. A trial date will be set on Feb. 27. Teichrieb, 39, is accused of attacking Simpson after finding him on or near his property in the early-morning hours of June 19. He was arrested within minutes of the incident and has

been in custody since. Simpson’s friends and family have said the Savona teen and South Kamloops secondary student was celebrating high-school graduation the evening before the incident and may have been searching for a group of friends when he was assaulted. At the time, police said a Brocklehurst man confronted a person in his driveway. Teichrieb did not attend his preliminary inquiry as he remains in custody at the Surrey Pre-Trial Centre. His lawyers received permission from court to have the hearing proceed with Teichrieb remaining in Surrey.

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When Kamloops city councillors finally meet to decide whether to support or reject the proposed Ajax mine, they will have two letters to work with — one saying yes and one saying no, both with conditions for proponent KGHM Ajax. Following a vote at council on Tuesday, that meeting will come slightly later than previously scheduled. Councillors agreed to a proposition from Coun. Denis Walsh, somewhat amended by Mayor Peter Milobar, to add another meeting on the mine to their schedule after the city has heard a final report on the potential effects of the proposed copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. Walsh told council he wants it to have time to deliberate on the review’s findings and to hear from the public before taking a final stand on the mine. The city hired SLR Consulting to review KGHM Ajax’s environ-

However, while SLR may have mental review documents at a some required information in cost of about $500,000, the first hand, the city’s streets and envi$300,000 of which was paid for by ronmental services manager, Glen KGHM itself. The city is funding Farrow, said putting together a the remaining $200,000. third meeting Walsh had called for Councillors haven’t heard from — which would provide a progress SLR since September, when consultants identified several hundred update to council — could be difficult because not all the informaareas in which they required more tion it has is allowed to be released information in order to draw conto the public. clusions and fact check the comMilobar said that could cause pany’s science. unnecessary concern in the comLast spring, KGHM Ajax opted munity. to suspend its legislatively man“That’s my fear, is they come dated 180-day review at Day 107, and we ask a question they can’t saying it needed more time to answer this week, but in two answer questions from the city, weeks they could. It makes it look members of the public, other like they’re hiding something,” he government organizations and said. the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc After a motion to add a second Nation (comprising the T’Kemlups Your Headquarters meeting for deliberations passed, and Skeetchestn FirstFitness Nations), Equipment Walsh declined to put forward a which is conducting its own panel motion pushing for the progress review of the project. update. KGHM Ajax has told media it Farrow said city staff is already is waiting to hear from the B.C. working on the acceptance and Environmental Assessment Office rejection letters for the mine, if its responses are complete which will continue to be fineenough to resume the 180-day tuned as SLR finalizes its report. review clock.

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Michael Mehta believes air pollution is the largest human health risk, backing his assertion with statistics from the World Health Organization that peg it as being 10 times more likely to cause death than car accidents. It’s why the Thompson Rivers University professor in the department of geography and environmental studies has placed a dozen real-time air monitors throughout the city and outlying areas. Equipped with wi-fi chips, the small devices provide continuous information about the quality of air that can be found online at purpleair.org. Information available on the interactive map includes real-time, 10-minute average, one-hour average and 24-hour average statistics from each site. For example, on Monday, the Mulberry Avenue sensor showed a spike in particulate matter detected at about noon. One on Battle Street showed several peaks throughout the day. Mehta said his detectors provide more accurate information than the two the provincial government has in the city because Kamloops airsheds “are more complex than people realize. You can’t just take a couple of samples. The airsheds are unstable and can change quickly.” His detectors capture samples every 20 seconds; the two provincial ones take samples hourly, Mehta said, “and hourly average is great if you only breathe once an hour.” Mehta points to Domtar as one source of particulates — although he acknowledged it has spent a lot of money to clean up its emissions. He also cites the

Thompson Rivers University professor Michael Mehta shows one of a group of air quality sensors that are installed around Kamloops, giving an accurate real-time view of air quality readings. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

popularity of wood stoves as a factor in poor air quality. He described their impact as being somewhat akin to air quality of Beijing, China, which has one of the largest problems with particulates creating a lingering smog. Uncertified wood stoves are 1,500 times more polluting than old natural-gas furnaces, Mehta said, with EPAapproved ones just 600 times dirtier than furnaces. Sitting next to a wood stove, Mehta said, is like sitting with “1,800 cars idling around you.” Particulates as small as 2.5 microns (there are 25,000 microns in an inch) “can cross lung tissue, lodge in cells and in the brain and your DNA can be affected,” he said. Smoke from wood fires can contain up to 200 toxic chemicals picked up from the soil and air and are 12 times more toxic than cigarette smoke, he said. Some communities have passed bylaws on wood stoves, but Kamloops has not. Glen Cheetham, sustainability services supervisor with the

city, said he’s formed a task force to start moving forward with recommendations in the city’s Airshed Management Plan. That includes applying for funding to create a wood-stove exchange that would see incentives in place to encourage people to “change out their older, smoky wood stoves for low-emission appliances including new CSA-/EPA-certified clean-burning wood stoves.” Other recommendations include raising public awareness on the importance of efficient, safe and smokefree wood burning, continuing to promote burning smart through the city’s website and educational programming, assessing relevant polices and regulations to see if they need updating to improve air quality, evaluating the potential implementation of a grant or loan program to assist with changing appliances and developing an inspection program for existing wood-burning appliances. Cheetham said the report also recommends

developing a bylaw that would prevent installation of uncertified appliances and restrictions on when such appliances can be used. Mehta said he gets calls from Kamloopsians complaining about air quality and breathing problems. He spoke of one woman who lives near a house that has a wood stove and often cannot sit out in her yard or open her windows because the air quality triggers breathing issues. Mehta plans to take a sabbatical next year and write a book based on the findings from the monitors. The book will review other literature and make recommendations. Mehta said he would like to add more monitors but has already spent his own money for the dozen that exist. He’s looking for people interested in paying the estimated $200 cost to expand the network “and participate in citizen science.” He can be reached by email to mmehta@ tru.ca or by leaving a message at 250-8527275.

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VAVENBY RESIDENTS CAN NOW USE WATER Vavenby residents received the OK yesterday to turn their taps back on, but they now face a familiar problem. While the water taken from the North Thompson River is free of diesel contamination, the Thompson-Nicola Region District warned it is now affected by unrelated season turbidity. The agency that operates the utility warned that risk from turbidity is low.

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the town, near Avola. The intake was later turned on to refill the reservoir, but the public health agency told residents it was only to be used to flush toilets. The regional district supplied eight litres a day of bottled water and offered showering facilities at the local fire hall. Subsequent testing found no traces of diesel fuel.

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An Ashcroft man is expected to face charges after an alleged robbery at a Cache Creek laundromat. Mounties said the 46-yearold man entered the business at about 11 a.m. on Monday and pulled a knife on a stranger, making off with her car keys and cellphone. The suspect then took off in her vehicle, according to police, but crashed a short distance away.

After being helped out of the damaged vehicle by two passersby, police said, the injured suspect ran away. He was arrested a short time later and taken by air ambulance to hospital. He remains in custody.

Accused child killer in court this week

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t’s a quote that has often been attributed to Albert Einstein: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Chances are, the great scientist never uttered those words, but such a warning was delivered in Maurice Maeterlinck’s The Life of the Bee in 1901. We’re not sure how long humanity could hang on in a post-bee world, but the work done by these amazing creatures is certainly crucial to our well-being, if not our survival. And so it was that Kamloops council made the wise decision this week to position the Tournament Capital as the province’s first certified Bee City. When the designation is bestowed on Kamloops by Bee City Canada, the city will join Toronto and Chestermere, Alta., as the only such communities in the nation. The initiative was sparked by a number of groups whose members obviously heed the quote that may or may not have been uttered by Einstein. The BC Wildlife Park, Tourism Kamloops and, naturally, the Kamloops Bee Keepers are among those behind the idea. As wildlife park general manager Glenn Grant noted: “One of the reasons for the decline of bees and pollinators is lack of habitat, and that’s one area where we can improve and educate people.” Kamloops seems to be well on the way to becoming B.C.’s first certified Bee City, from the recent decision to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides to myriad organizations that educate the public on environmental issues. Vancouver City Hall has an apiary on its roof. Perhaps Kamloops City Hall and a host of other public and private buildings can also welcome bees with such homes. The more buzz, the better for all involved.

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f the prime minister can get away with saying he misspoke, perhaps Coun. Donovan Cavers should also be allowed to do so as well. In a statement issued earlier this week on the dust-up he created when council looked at a rezoning proposal, Cavers has clarified his position, saying he has an open mind on all development applications and can be persuaded to be opposed or in favour. This deviates from his statement earlier this month, when Cavers said he is opposed to the rezoning at 200 Hudson’s Ridge Blvd. to create a subdivision of housing and would vote against it. That statement led to the councillor being told he can’t attend the Jan. 31 public hearing on the proposal or take part in any deliberations on it. All because, unlike other councillors, he expressed his views. Had he kept quiet through the process, no one would ever have known he wasn’t in favour. Sure, it’s not as controversial as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s brain blink when, at a town hall meeting in Alberta, he said he was thinking about phasing out the oilsands. Trudeau claimed he misspoke when confronted by angry Albertans at another public gathering this week. Here’s the thing, and I’ve said it before about Cavers — at least you know where he stands on issues.

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LEVEL His big mistake here was telling others at the council table how he views this application for about two-dozen single-family houses. It should come as no surprise to anyone that Cavers feels this way because he’s been consistent in his votes on any issue that might have an impact on nearby Kenna Cartwright Park. He has clarified his views and said he could be persuaded if the arguments are strong enough. We have no idea how the other councillors feel about this proposal. They could all have decided they’re in favour, against or don’t care — we simply don’t know because they have said nothing. Yes, city CAO David Trawin is correct when he says councillors have to be judge-like when listening to rezoning proposals, but that’s really nothing more than false transparency. We know some councillors are pro-development and others aren’t. We spend the weeks of a

municipal election asking all candidates how they feel on issues. We want their views on the environment, safety, transit, development — all those aspects that contribute to a community. Often, it’s those very platforms of beliefs and attitudes that sway us to vote for some and skip past the names of others on the ballot. I’ve read some of the research reports that address this issue of perceived fairness — including one issued by the Union of B.C. Municipalities and another, Integrity in Local Government: Legal Challenges to Local Government Decisions and Best Practices for Decision Makers — that talk of the need to be seen to be fair in order to lessen the chance of being sued. That concern has merit, but also speaks to the litigious nature of some segments of society. Anyone can sue, but they may not win. I continue to return to the simple reality that politicians engage and try to persuade us with fundamental attitudes and beliefs. But they’re also adults who, one would hope, could and should be able to take the facts presented to them, compare them to their personal viewpoints, filter it all through the lens of making the best decisions for the city and maybe change their mind. I prefer knowing what my councillor thinks over having no idea what thoughts they have and never expressed. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LACK OF SPRING BREAK Q’S SEEMED RIGGED DOCS LINKED TO AJAX? Editor: I’ve been reading articles and reader comments on the doctor shortage in Kamloops. With a shocking 30,000 people without a family doctor, we should all be up in arms. The provincial Liberals promised in two elections, 2010 and 2013, to get every British Columbian access to a family physician. These were promises Health Minister Terry Lake made and has broken. The doctor shortage is worsening. It is highly competitive as many communities are facing the same shortage. But through all this handwringing about the doctor shortage in Kamloops, does no one understand the proposed Ajax mine is a factor? Nearly 100 doctors in Kamloops are opposed to the proposed mine. Some have already left and others are planning on leaving. New doctors are not the least bit attracted to coming to a community that will be unhealthy for their families. Kamloops is a fabulous place to live, but it won’t be if a huge, dirty, open-pit mine moves in next door. Paula Pick Knutsford

Editor: I am a parent with children in the Kamloops-Thompson school district. I recently participated in an online school district questionnaire delivered by Thought Exchange. I then emailed administration as I found biases in the wording and organization of questions regarding the two-week spring break. Many of the questions pertaining to the two-week break were worded in such a way that it was very difficult to give an answer that supported keeping the extended break. There was also an unfairly large proportion of the questions dedicated to expressing dislike of the break. I believe the creator of the questionnaire did not want a twoweek spring break to continue.

I felt, from how this questionnaire was intentionally worded, spring break was not going to continue based on the questions making it sound like someone was trying to gather oppositional data. I later received an email with results stating 69 per cent of parents prefer a two-week break. In addition, 94 per cent of teachers were in favour of maintaining the status quo. Parents’ comments revealed they were able to spend more quality family time, noting their kids were more rested and ready to go back to school. So, with overwhelming support from parents and teachers in favour of keeping the two-week spring break, it would seem there would be little reason to revert to the shorter break. However, in a 4-3 vote, the

school board chose to ignore all this data. A reason cited by the quartet voting against a two-week spring break was that their own data from their own questionnaire (delivered by Thought Exchange) was not reliable. If my next statement is incorrect, then please provide the information I am missing. I believe someone on the school board was hoping to collect data against the two-week spring break. When this did not happen, rather than supporting the information from parents (people trustees are that they were elected to represent), four school board trustees chose to ignore the wishes of parents and teachers. Joshua Miller Kamloops

SIGHT OF POLICE ‘SOLDIERS’ JARRING Editor: Re: KTW’s Jan. 17 story (‘Gym founded by gang founder raided’) about Mounties raiding a gym owned by a disreputable man with a history of violence. Citizens are fully in support of such search warrants and raids in support of public safety and in pursuit of criminals. But did this circumstance really require Canadian police officers to get all dressed up in camouflage and be armed, like soldiers, riding armoured and reinforced vehicles, firing flash-bangs on the way in? We see this militarization of police much too often on American news. It’s distressing to see it here in what we used to think of as the peaceable kingdom. John Kidder Ashcroft

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“Is he serious? An open mind is not in his DNA. He shouldn’t have been allowed at any meetings about Ajax, either.” — posted by Pbinet “If Cavers believes he has an open mind, he should attend the hearing. That’s what he was elected to do.” — posted by Alan Bass

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Council Chambers, Victoria Tuesday, JanuaryCity 31, Hall, 2017,77:00 pm Street West Kamloops Council will a Public Hearing to consider Council City Chambers, Cityhold Hall, 7 Victoria Street West the following proposed amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001. Kamloops City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001.

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Property Location: Property 2165 Westsyde Road Location:

2165 Westsyde Road Purpose: ToPurpose: rezone the subject properties from RS-2 To rezone the subject (Single Family properties from RS-2 Residential-2) to RS-1S (Single Family (Single Family Residential-2) to RS-1S Residential-Suite) to (Single Family legalize an existing Residential-Suite) to secondary suite. legalize an existing secondary suite.

There could be another months-long delay in the sentencing of a Salmon Arm man who admits he shot to death a romantic rival more than eight years ago as legal applications are considered. The man, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a B.C. Supreme Court jury in June 2016. At the start of his trial, he admitted to having shot and killed 22-year-old Tyler Myers on Nov. 22, 2008. The shooter was 16 at the time he killed Myers. Both he and Myers were involved in romantic sexual relationships with Monica Sikorski, who was 17 at the time. Sikorski and the shooter together acquired a rifle and planned a meeting

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ToPurpose: rezone the subject property from A-1 To rezone the subject (Agricultural) to RS-4 property from A-1 (Single Family (Agricultural) to RS-4 Residential-4) to facilitate (Single Family a future single-family Residential-4) to facilitate residential subdivision. a future single-family residential subdivision.

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Property Location: 791 Victoria Street Purpose:

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To rezone the subject

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(Service Commercial) to C-6 (Arterial Commercial) to allow a range of commercial uses.

Property Location: 125 Arrowstone Drive

She told the undercover investigator details about the murder, hoping it would be pinned on a fall guy. The shooter also met with an undercover officer as part of the sting on Sikorski. He admitted to having taken part in the killing. On Tuesday, the second day of the shooter’s sentencing hearing, Turko recommended as part of a potential youth sentence an order that he undergo intensive rehabilitation while in custody under a specific section of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Such an order would first require the shooter to meet for reports with experts in custody who would determine his suitability, delaying the sentencing process further. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan gave Turko until tomorrow to decide whether she will apply to order the reports. If not, Donegan will likely reserve her decision on the shooter’s sentence.

A Thompson Rivers University international student from India who was driving drunk when he caused more than a half-million dollars in damage to a downtown Kamloops building has been fined and banned from driving for a year. But he won’t have to pay any restitution to the business he crashed into — at least, not yet. Shirish Dwivedi, 22, was sentenced by Kamloops provincial court Judge Len Marchand. Court heard Dwivedi was behind the wheel of a friend’s souped-up Mitsubishi Eclipse in the earlymorning hours of April 11, 2015, when the vehicle slammed into an office building on the corner of First Avenue and St. Paul Street, becoming lodged inside a dental office. During his trial, Dwivedi admitted to having consumed two drinks in the hours before the collision, but maintained he was not impaired. He described his sobriety as “exactly fine” and “not drunk.”

Dwivedi said he had never before driven in Canada and that the experience was also his first time driving a vehicle with manual transmission. In court, Dwivedi said he was driving the vehicle because his friend, the owner of the Eclipse, was drunk. Court heard Dwivedi blew a reading over the 0.08 blood-alcohol limit two hours after the crash. Marchand did not buy Dwivedi’s evidence and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine. He was also banned from driving for 12 months. Crown prosecutor Will Burrows recommended restitution to cover at least some of the $520,417.20 in damage caused to the building, but defence lawyer Jeremy Carr said a lawsuit has already been launched targeting Dwivedi for the money. Carr also said Dwivedi, who now lives in Ontario, could face further punitive measures. “There is a possibility he will be asked to leave the country,” Carr said. “He doesn’t have status here in Canada. He was only here on a student visa.” Dwivedi was studying computer sciences at TRU.

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Purpose: To rezone the subject property from RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1) to RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) to permit the construction of a secondary suite.

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with Myers in the schoolyard of Salmon Arm’s Bastion elementary. Sikorski pleaded guilty late last year to second-degree murder and was handed an adult life sentence with parole eligibility after seven years. Because she was sentenced as an adult, her name can be published. The Crown wants the shooter sentenced as an adult and ordered to serve 10 years before parole eligibility. Defence lawyer Donna Turko has recommended a youth sentence — the maximum of which would see the killer jailed six years and supervised for four more in the community. The killer has been in jail since his arrest in November 2012. He and Sikorski were arrested at the culmination of an RCMP Mr. Big undercover operation. During the sting, Sikorski was told by undercover Mounties posing as gangsters that police were building a case against her for Myers’ murder.

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A Kamloops man is facing charges following an hours-long standoff with police last week. Baylen Luke Gillis has been charged with one count each of unlawful confinement and careless storage of a firearm stemming from an incident on Jan. 19. The 33-year-old is accused of holding his girlfriend against her will after she refused to have sex with him. Court heard the girlfriend eventually managed to leave Gillis’ home in the 100-block of Waddington Drive in Sahali. When police arrived at Gillis’ home, he refused to go outside. Court heard he was taken into custody after a number of hours. Following the incident, Kamloops RCMP said officers responded to the home after a 911 call was made. Police arrived just before 6 p.m. and Gillis was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Gillis is free on bail and will return to court at a later date.

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A Kamloops father who molested his pre-teen daughter over a threeyear period has been handed a 14-month prison sentence. The 38-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his daughter, was sentenced yesterday by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan, who called his actions “troubling and unusual.” Court heard the father touched his daughter’s genitals multiple times. On some occasions, he would spank her bare bottom before turning her over and fondling her. The incidents took place between March 2011 and April 2014, when the girl was between the ages of eight and 12. The father was busted after his stepson told his girlfriend he had seen something strange. Police began to investigate and the father was eventually arrested. At that time, the family split up. However, the victim’s mother was in court yesterday and wrote a letter to the judge asking for a light sentence. She said the father continues to support the family financially and a lengthy prison sentence would jeopardize his job. Donegan dismissed that notion.

“Otherwise, every parent who offends against his or her child could make the same argument,” she said. Court heard the father has been on strict conditions since his arrest. He is prohibited from having contact with either of his two daughters. He apologized in court. “I just want to express how sorry I am for what I’ve done, for damaging the relationships that mean the most to me,” he said. “There is no excuse for my actions.” The Crown had been seeking a prison sentence in the range of 14 to 18 months — the maximum allowed based on how the charge of sexual touching was laid. Defence lawyer Don Campbell recommended a 90-day jail sentence, which is the mandatory minimum, to be served on weekends. “At the time of these offences, [the father] was a well-regarded member of the community,” Donegan said. “He was a member and volunteer of many groups and clubs in the community.” Following his prison sentence, the father will spend two years on probation with an order barring him from being alone with anyone under 16 years of age. He was also ordered to surrender a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database and register as a sex offender for 10 years.

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The Parole Board of Canada has granted day parole to a Kamloops cocaine wholesaler who was given a four-year prison sentence in March of 2015 for his role in the operation. Jean-Claude Auger will be released on day parole and live at a halfway house, the board decided earlier this month. The community where he will reside was not detailed in documents from the federal agency. Auger was busted along with seven other men in connection to what RCMP called a United Nations gang-linked dial-a-dope operation running in 2012. Mounties raided his home to find $140,000 in cash stuffed in a wall, along with 1.2-kilograms of cocaine and a cutting agent. The sentencing judge said Auger led a double-life — a good son to a middle-class family and a well-liked neighbour on his North Shore street. But, in reality, he was a wholesaler selling large amounts of cocaine and motivated by little else but greed. Auger failed in his first attempt to be granted early release. “The board denied your

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and family, social services, shopping, the arts, recreation, healthy eating and tourism. Classes are held every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Arts and Education Building, room 263. The course runs to April 4. Kondrashov said she takes an adult education approach to learning, with participants responsible for the pace and amount of reading and extra research they do, as well as attendance at all scheduled classes.

“Course participants are further responsible for raising with me issues or problems with their progress in the class,” Kondrashov said. “Course participants are also expected to participate in the course activities so that knowledge is shared, reflected, questioned and debated respectfully individually and in groups.” To register, email Kondrashov, who teaches in the faculty of education and social work, at okondrashov@ tru.ca.

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A decision by Thompson Rivers University to automate its switchboard system is not sitting well with some of the institution’s employees. In particular, the union that represents the university’s enrolment services officers (ESO) isn’t happy those employees are now considered the attendants who will be reached if callers push 9 on their phone. “Employees that were originally hired to deal with enrolment for open learning programs and courses are now expected to be the voice of TRU and campus information,” said Lois Rugg, president of Local 4879 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents support staff at TRU. Rugg said those employees are not switchboard operators and may not have the expertise to transfer calls they receive. Rugg sees the potential for some calls to bounce back and forth until the proper area is identified. “So, there is a concern that there will be delays and some misdirection with no fault of the ESOs as a result of this change to the system and certain positions,” she said. “Eventually, the individuals will learn, but it will still take away time from work they originally signed on to do.”

Rugg said other departments are now receiving calls that should be going elsewhere. Several emails were forwarded to KTW about the change, noting various areas have received calls from people seeking other sections of TRU. Rugg noted ESOs will see their workload increase in coming months as graduating high school students begin to contact TRU about enrolment. She said acting as respondents to callers who do not know what extension they are looking for could take away time spent helping would-be students. A day after KTW called, asking about concerns it had received about the automated system, a notice to TRU staff and faculty was issued. It said: “Callers with a touch phone can dial an extension or select a number representing one of the most frequently called areas of the university—programs, academic advising, the bookstore or IT services among others. The automated attendant system also enables callers to access the phone directory by typing in a name.” The notice said volume to the switchboard has dropped in recent years from up to 1,000 calls a day to about 140 daily. The notice also acknowledged ESOs may have to look up the appropriate extension to transfer calls and will be able to do that online.

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MP and health minister argue stronger action needed on opioid crisis Cathy McLeod looks back in time as she explains why she wants the federal government to take stronger action on the opioid crisis in B.C. The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP cites the death toll when severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) arrived in Canada in 2003 and notes the federal government had a “dramatic response” to the health crisis. Forty-four people in the country died from SARS, McLeod said — and almost as many have died just in Kamloops alone from the drug health emergency the province is trying to address. That’s one of the reasons McLeod and fellow MP Dianne Watts, former mayor of Surrey, have issued a press release calling on the federal Liberal government to declare the opioid crisis a national public-health emergency. The MPs’ call echoes B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake’s plea for the federal government to declare the opioid crisis a national public-health emergency. McLeod said she asked federal Health Minister Jane Philpott eight months ago to ban or regulate pill presses. “And it took months and months to get it in process,” McLeod said. Lake has been calling on Ottawa to ban pill presses as one way to staunch the flow of illicit drugs and, in particular, those laced with fentanyl, from hitting the streets. For her part, Philpott said last weekend the B.C. government has not exhausted all of its options to deal with the overdose crisis and, until it does, a national public-health emergency cannot be declared. Lake, however, disagreed with Philpott and said the federal Emergencies Act he wants to see invoked was created three decades ago “and did not anticipate the kind of crisis we are dealing with.”

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cide rate in the aboriginal community and a packed legislative agenda among others — noting sometimes priorities get shifted. McLeod also expressed some concerns about potential supervised drug-use sites the Interior Health Authority wants to create in Kamloops and Kelowna. Calling them safe-injection sites, she questioned how many of the overdose deaths involved injected rather than ingested drugs, speculating those who do not inject their drugs might not use such a site. Barb McClintock of the BC Coroners Service said its drug investigation team is reviewing that information and data should be available by the end of February. The IHA also said it has been careful to describe its planned sites as being for safe consumption. McClintock raised a new aspect to the situation the provincial government last year declared a public health emergency. She said a medical officer of health in the Lower Mainland noted, after an overdose prevention site was opened in December, a number of younger drug-dependent people went to it, a group she said “was clearly dependent [on drugs] and not on anybody’s radar.” McClintock said they were able to function to some degree, their drug use was hidden and they were not wards of the government or involved with any other social agency. They were, she said, “scared into coming into the site.”

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the next 20 years. It suggests the proportion of immigrants in Canada’s population could reach 30 per cent in 2036 — compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 — and a further 20 per cent of

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of the population in 1871 — four years after Confederation — when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin. The population projections show immigration will alter the country’s cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada’s future as the nation turns 150 years old. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages

spoken at home. In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. Across Canada, the percentage of francophones is also expected to drop to between 17 and 18 per cent from 21.3 per cent in 2011. In Quebec, while the overall number of people who speak French at home — even if it isn’t their mother tongue — is expected to grow, their share as a percentage of the population will fall to about 75 per cent from 81.6 per cent.

The share of those who speak English at home in Quebec, on the other hand, will rise three or four points to the 16 or 17 per cent range — due in part to the tendency of new immigrants to favour English over French when choosing a new language. Up to 30 per cent of Canadians in 2036 could have a mother tongue that is neither English nor French, a potential jump of 10 points from 2011. Researchers concluded more than half of the country’s immigrants will be of Asian origin within the next two decades, with a corresponding decline in the number of

European immigrants. Visible minority populations would make up a growing percentage of the working age population, defined as people between the ages of 15 and 64, potentially doubling their share to 40 per cent of the age cohort, up from the almost 20 per cent in 2011. The projections also suggest that by 2036, between 13 and 16 per cent of the population would be people from a nonChristian religion, up from the nine per cent recorded in 2011. Within this group, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs would see their numbers grow most quickly.

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EDMONTON — A judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for killing two Alberta seniors who disappeared on a camping trip, but Travis Vader’s lawyer says an appeal will be filed before the week is out. Vader was found guilty of manslaughter last fall in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, who were in their 70s when they vanished after leaving their home in St. Albert, just north of Edmonton, in July 2010. Vader will serve his sentence in B.C. after requesting to do so based on threats he has received behind bars. Vader will be eligible for parole in seven years. “This court has convicted an innocent man and I will continue to fight until I clear my name,’’ Vader said yesterday before the sentence was handed down.

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Searchers find six missing skiers REVELSTOKE — A search and rescue team found a group of five Vernon-area skiers yesterday in the backcountry near Revelstoke. The skiers were reported missing when they failed to return as scheduled after spending Tuesday at the Revelstoke Resort. RCMP Staff Sgt. Kurt Grubinsky said the five had ventured out of bounds but managed to find their way back and take refuge in a hut, where they were found. A sixth skier reported missing in a separate case in the same area was also found yesterday morning.

Police raid Victoria marijuana shop VICTORIA — Victoria police executed a search warrant yesterday at an unlicensed marijuana storefront but aren’t saying what, if any, items were seized. Police said the warrant was executed as part of an investigation that began after nearly 14 kilograms of marijuana was discovered on a commercial flight earlier this month. Three people were arrested but all have been released. Police said the search warrant does not represent a change in the department’s approach to marijuana storefronts, noting trafficking of marijuana is illegal and could result in legal action.

Ousted trustee running for MLA seat VANCOUVER — Ousted Vancouver School Board trustee Janet Fraser will represent the Green party in the Vancouver-Langara riding when voters in the province go to the polls in just over three months. The entire Vancouver school board was fired last fall. Fraser said she will focus on public education and a 21st-century green economy. The provincial election is set for May 9.

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OTTAWA — The federal government’s new ambassador to China says Canada can cultivate strong ties there without jeopardizing its relationship with the U.S. But John McCallum, the former immigration minister appointed ambassador to China earlier this month, says it’s also too early to tell whether a potential trade war between those two superpowers could catch Canada in the crossfire. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take punitive economic measures against China, accusing it of destroying the U.S. economy. If China retaliates with measures of its own, some see the potential for a tit-for-tat tariffs dispute that could drag Canada’s economy down as well. Then, there’s the diplomatic question of what could happen if Canada is seen favouring one relationship over the other. But McCallum said the reality is that no one knows yet how the U.S.-China relationship will play out in the coming weeks or months, him least of all, as he remains in Canada before officially taking up his post in the spring. His job will be to focus on Canada-China relations, others will focus on the CanadaU.S. dynamic, but neither should suffer, he said. “We are able to walk and chew gum at the same time,’’ McCallum said about balancing both relationships. Canada needs to play a long game with both countries, said Dan Ciuriak, a fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and a former deputy chief economist in the Foreign Affairs Department. Trump’s election

and populist forces elsewhere in the world suggest the current model of globalization is poised to give way to something else, he said. “The international relations elements of this are going to be very tricky, but the Trump administration has very strongly stated it is America first,’’ he said. “And every other country must look after its own interests and that includes Canada, it could hardly be expected otherwise.’’ McCallum moves into diplomatic circles after 16 years as an MP, including several stints in cabinet, most recently as immigration minister primarily tasked with bringing more than 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada in a matter of months. His strong political and personal ties with the Chinese-Canadian community — his wife is Chinese and he represented a Toronto-area riding that was about 35 per cent Chinese — were among the reasons he was tapped for the high-profile diplomatic post by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He’ll be reporting directly to the prime minister once he takes up the job and that connection has been seen by many observers as something that will be welcomed by Beijing as a sign of Canada’s seriousness about its relationship with that country. McCallum didn’t disagree, and suggested the reverse was also true — Trudeau wanted someone he could speak with directly about developing relationships there. Another potential sign of how Canada views the relationship with China, however, has aroused some criticism: a recent decision by the Liberal cabinet to overturn the previous Conservative government’s rejection of a Chinese company’s takeover bid for a

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Sipping scotch with Mark Tetreau can be more than just imbibing in a wee bit o’ the dram. The conversation is likely to include words like prunes, leather, tobacco and ground coffee. There might be some talk about cooling tubes and sherry casks — maybe even sea water and birds. It depends on which of the many brands are on the sampling table when Tetreau, a part owner of the Noble Pig, decides to host one of his Scotch Tasting 101 sessions. At the most recent version, held at the Victoria Street restaurant, there were six on the list, ranging in price from $67.99 for the 10-year-old Glenmorangie Original to $94.99 for the 15-year-old Bowmore Darkest. They also hail from different areas of Scotland — the lowland, highland, Islay and Skye — and from neighbouring Ireland, courtesy of Red Breast — named for the European robin. And, as befits a man who has spent

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a lot of time studying every aspect of creating scotch, the session came with plenty of information, both historical and practical. For example, the first mention of the whisky in written records hails back to 1494, when a Scottish friar named John Cor was given permission by the king to make it. There’s a longstanding — and friendly — disagreement between Ireland and Scotland as to which can claim the record of first making it and, today, the term Scotch whisky can only be used for that made in

Scotland and meeting strict guidelines. There’s controversy to talk about, too, as Tetreau addresses that age-old scotch-drinker dilemma — ice? Water? Neat? For Tetreau, one can drink it any way they want. In fact, he notes during the session, “if you like the Macallan 18 with Gatorade and drinking it from a mason jar, you go right ahead and do it. Just don’t make me watch.” For him, the best way is straight up, no ice, no mixers but maybe, for some brands, a drop or two of water might help.

This is where science comes into the mix (pun intended), because a teensy bit of water can cause a chemical reaction that unravels the amino acids in the fluid, releasing new flavour compounds. The tastings look at those flavours, with each sample revealing different notes. The 15-year-old Dalwhinnie ($91.99) is described as having a honey or green pepper corn nose and a taste that includes floral (both sweet and bitter), honey again and vanilla. Tetreau’s notes show it pairs well with chocolate — to which

I can attest — and is a good choice for newcomers to whisky. Other trivia notes include the distillery that uses rare wooden condensing worm tubes (an old style of cooling tube) — in the processing. Ireland’s Red Breast, a 12-year-old vintage at a cost of $72.99, has a nose that is light, floral, herbaceous with the scent of fennel and mixed herbs or toasted wood. The taste is a balance of spicy, creamy, fruity, sherry and toasted and it also goes great with chocolate. Trivia: It’s matured in oloroso sherry casks that give it what Tetreau called traditional Christmas cake flavours. The Auchentoshan Three Wood ($78.99) has a nose that includes brown sugar, hazelnuts, sweet oakiness, fruity raisins and cocoa. The taste includes hints including cherry, vanilla, toffee, cinnamon, butterscotch, raisins, prunes, oranges, blackberries and, courtesy of aging in Spanish oloroso sherry casks, sherry. For those concerned all those flavours will hit your palate, be

assured there’s a range of potential discoveries. Included in the trivia are the facts this scotch apparently does wonders to coffee, benefits from a drop or two of water and is made in a Glasgow distillery that is the only one to do triple distillation. The Glenmorangie notes include a nose of light citrus, almonds, a touch of cloves and a bit of sweetness, and a taste of lemonlime rinds, allspice or vanilla. It’s made in the tallest stills in Scotland and is the most popular there in terms of actual sales. The 10-year-old Rtalisker ($92.99) on the table has a nose that screams out peaty smoke with sea water saltiness and, for those who could sense it — I didn’t — citrus. The taste reflected smokiness that comes from the distilleries on the island of Skye, but one might also detect a dried fruit sweetness, an explosion of pepper and perhaps even a hint of pear. Tetreau said this brand “is shockingly delicious with pears.” Based on my own tasting, the best by far

was the 15-year-old Bowmore Darkest, created at the oldest distillery on Islay. Tetreau’s notes include a nose of seaweed, salt, peat (definitely), fruit, smoke (yup), sun-dried fruit and chocolate, with a taste of mango (didn’t detect it), citrus, toffee (another yes) and chocolate. It’s matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks and the barley used is dried with peat smoke, just to bump up that distinctive taste. While there was so much more discussed during the several hours of tastings and nibbling on chocolate and Christmas cake Tetreau and his wife made, perhaps it’s best to wrap up this article by bringing in the angels — who apparently influence the cost of a bottle. The older a scotch is, the higher its price will be because it’s been sitting in a cask in a warehouse somewhere in Scotland — and because the angels apparently take their share. At least, Tetreau said, that’s what they call the scotch that evaporates through the wood as it sits and ages — The Angel’s Share.

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Athletes warm up and guitar players should stretch, too. Using a tennis ball to stretch hands or simply fanning out fingers and pulling them can improve a guitarist’s range. “Later on, in guitar, it’s like finger acrobatics,” Matthew Sommerfeldt says. “I’ve got short fingers. A lot of guitar players have nice long fingers, so I had to compensate by stretching.” Simple hand positioning can also allow stretching between the first and fifth frets. “It takes some practise,” Matthew says. Madison Hubbard plucks the strings of an acoustic guitar with Lee’s Music guitar teacher Matthew Sommerfeldt. JESSICA WALLACE/KTW

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adison Hubbard’s fingers still hurt. The 14-yearold’s digits have not calloused, which, after four months of guitar lessons, is evidence for teacher Matthew Sommerfeldt. “Lots of playing it takes to build those calluses,” he says. “Lots of practise.” “I know,” Madison says. “I know.” Her 39-year-old teacher can tell whether Madison has played the week prior during the first song of their weekly guitar lesson. “We need the fourth and second string and you start

with just the,” Matthew says, “just the index.” “Dungggg.” “Oh, remember, we’re doing the pick and pluck,” he says. “Yeah,” Madison says, searching for the correct fingering. “Did we practise this week?” “Hmmm,” she says. “Haha, OK,” Matthew says. “I’ll take that as a no.” He changes direction, a two-chord song Madison is familiar with: Blake Shelton’s Boys ‘Round Here. “Well the boys ‘round here,” Matthew sings. “Drinking those ice cold — pops. Talkin’ ‘bout trucks, talkin’ ‘bout girls.” “You can say beer

around me,” Madison says. “Well, I have 99 bottles of Milk on the Wall,” Matthew says. “I alter things.” “Did I ever show you that? 99 Bottles of Milk on the Wall? It’s like the ultimate road trip song. Do you want to learn it?” The songs always change. Matthew says exposing students to several types of music allows them to play for audiences of all ages. He loves music and all that can be done with the same 12 notes, he says. Madison plucks away in the background. “Oh, you’ve got some stuff memorized,” Matthew says. “Yeah,” Madison replies. “Good, good. Keep

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on the Wall, which they sing and play together. “I just want you to practise this song once when you get home,” Matthew says. “It should be like perfectly memorized.” It’s a trick. “You checking this out?” he asks, pointing to a dotted double barline on the sheet music, with a tiny “99” scribbled above. “99 times?” Madison says with a laugh. “So, you only have to play it once,” Matthew says. “That should be nice and memorized. It’s 99 repeats.”

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Young, creative students are hoping the public will help them as they prepare to host a swan and shop at their school. The students at Juniper Ridge elementary are looking for people to buy a table for $20 and sell their stuff, said Grade 6 student Sebastian Valencia. No home-based businesses are allowed. Students are hoping families take part and use the Feb. 18 event as a way to clear out some items they no longer want, keep the proceeds and help the school in its goal to support local firefighters who have been helping improve lives in Nicaragua. Next month, another shipping container is headed to the Central American country, which is the second-poorest in the Western hemisphere. Firefighter David Sakaki has made more

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Juniper Ridge elementary students Brodie Klassen (left), Jocelyn Orr, Georgia Bourgeois, Sebastian Valencia and Taylor Hanlon sport handmade beaded jewelry to be sold at an upcoming public craft sale.

than two dozen trips to the country, where he delivers items. Grade 2 student Georgia Bourgeois said the next container will have school supplies, firefighting equipment and boat motors. The students will have some of their own creations on sale on Feb. 18. Grade 6 student Jocelyn Orr said they brought in old jewelry and beads and accepted similar donations, then used the pieces to

create new jewelry. Grade 2 student Brodie Klassen said it was fun recycling the materials into jewelry, noting he was proud to be able to help. That sense of pride was echoed by all the students. Grade 4 student Taylor Hanlon said knowing she was helping people who need support made her happy, while Jocelyn said it also made her thankful “we have what we have.”

Anyone wishing to have a table at the sale can contact teacher Jennifer Jones by email to junipercraftsale@ gmail.com or by calling the school at 250-3742305. Students at the school are also donating items to be sold and the parent-advisory council is helping with the event. Admission to the sale is $1 for adults, while children get in free. A concession will also be available.

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Palliative-care rooms coming to Overlander Four beds at Kamloops facility expected to open next month after funding from B.C. Centre for Palliative Care

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The two Kamloops MLAs spoke about a subject that is close to them as they announced funding for palliativecare rooms at the Overlander Residential Care facility in Brocklehurst. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake spoke of research and public conversations on end-of-life issues and the reality that “having a good death is part of having a good life.” It was something he saw when his mother died in her home surrounded by most of her family. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and Transportation Minister Todd Stone

— WENDY MARLOW, executive director of the Marjorie Willoughby Snoweden Hospice House

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Health Minister Terry Lake (left) and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone join Overlander Extended Care administration manager Denise Slevins to announce funding for designated spaces for palliative care at the Overlander Residential Care facility in Brocklehurst.

echoed Lake’s remarks. He told the group gathered Friday for the press conference

about his grandmother, who is in palliative care in a facility in Vancouver, and how

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Hospice House said projects like the four beds at Overlander are important because “families can be families and not caregivers.” The B.C. Centre for Palliative Care gave the Kamloops Hospice Society $120,000 to create the new rooms at Overlander and pay for renovations that were required. This included creation of a kitchen area and a private room for families to use, for doctors to have conferences with family members or to just provide a place filled with quietness.

The hospice society received $3,000 in seed money to be used for anything from training volunteers to outreach to promoting awareness of palliative care. Overlander extended-care manager Denise Slevins said providing care “is what we’re good at,” adding staff are looking forward to becoming more specialized in palliative care. “We’re going to try very hard to become Marjorie Willoughby’s sister,” Slevins said. The rooms are expected to be open next month.

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Designed for family-friendliness, there is ample storage throughout (and 24 compartments that should accommodate everyone’s needs, even at full passenger capacity). Away from the hustle and bustle of the show floor, Nissan invited Canadian media to an early viewing of a new compact utility vehicle later unveiled at the show as the Nissan Rogue Sport for the U.S. market. In Canada, it will be called the Qashqai (pronounced Kash-Ki), a name it already goes by in Europe and the rest of the world. The origin of the name is Persian and our Qashqai will be assembled in Kyushu, Japan. A little lower, smaller and lighter than a Rogue, the Qashqai comes with a more fuel efficient (smaller displacement), twolitre engine that’s rated at 141 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. This engine is matched with either a six-speed manual transmission or an Xtronic automatic transmission (with Sport and Eco modes) and either front or allwheel drive. See ‘HONDA’S’, A22

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both 21, are the pride of the Kamloops Curling Club — and they’re in position to expand on already sparkling curling resumes. Team B.C. dismantled Yukon 11-2 and Nunavut 14-2 on Tuesday to finish round-robinplay tied for second with Quebec in Pool B, recovering from a 9-6 loss to New Brunswick on Monday night. “We’re playing pretty well,” Fisher told KTW yesterday morning. “We had a couple of rocky games, but nothing we can’t bounce back from. We had a great rebound day yesterday and we’re

hoping to keep that going moving forward.” Nanaimo-based third Marika Van Osch and second Dezaray Hawes of New Westminster round out the Brown rink, along with coach Allison MacInnes. The top four teams from Pool A and Pool B carried their records into championship-pool play, which began yesterday afternoon with draws that finished after KTW’s press deadline. Standings heading into championship-round play: Ontario (6-0), Alberta (5-1), B.C. (4-2), Saskatchewan (4-2), Quebec (4-2), P.E.I. (3-3), Northern Ontario (3-3) and Nova Scotia (3-3). The team with the best record tomorrow after championship-

round action concludes will advance straight to the final, scheduled for 9 a.m. on Sunday. The second- and third-place finishers will square off in the semifinal tilt at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both the semifinal and final will be aired live on TSN. Brown curled against P.E.I yesterday afternoon (go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result) and will conclude championship-pool play with draws against Alberta today, a 7 p.m. start, and Saskatchewan tomorrow, with game time set for 9 a.m. With only one draw per day in the championship round, there is plenty of down time, ample opportunity for Fisher to catch up

on third-year science studies and Brown to brush up on her TRU business curriculum. “I really don’t mind it, to be honest,” Fisher said of the schedule. “I think it’s good. It’s nice not having back-to-back draws. And we had one day where we played early in the morning and later at night. It’s just draining.” When they put the books down, perhaps there will be time to see whose hands are steadiest at Jenga, brief respite from focusing on toppling opponents on the pebbled ice. “I know, with this lineup we have, there’s a good possiblity we’ll be in the hunt,” Fisher said. “It’s exciting and I really hope we can pull it off.”

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The Hurricanes edged the Outlaws 5-4 in bantam recreation play on McArthur Island on Sunday. Connor Defoe (2G, 1A), Rylen Trent (2G), Austin Hammond (1G, 1A), Matthew Rowand (2A), Nicholas Kuhlmann (1A) and Jack Ryan (1A) notched points for the ‘Canes, who went with Bryton Neufeld between the pipes. Finding the

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BRIEFS scoresheet for the Outlaws were Connor Kennedy (2G), Maxwell Hinkson (2G), Eric Crawford (3A), Emmett Kulchyski (1A), Seth Ishikawa (1A) and Lochlan Scholefield (1A). Matthew Yon and Zane Rolfsen split time in the crease for the Outlaws.

In the Snake Pit

The midget tier 3 Kamloops Blazers reached the semifinal of the Snake Pit Classic in Vernon, but were eliminated from goldmedal contention with a 6-4 loss to Salmon Arm. Kamloops opened with a 4-2 victory over West Kelowna on Friday, with Ashton Vinnie between the pipes, and followed with a pair of 3-3 ties against Winfield and Vernon. Colin Clark was in net against Winfield. Vinnie got the call against Vernon. The goaltenders split time in net in the loss to Salmon Arm. Recording points

Vibe surging Two victories over the Surrey Mavericks leave the Kamloops Vibe one point behind the leagueleading South Fraser TNT in the South Coast Women’s Hockey League standings. Kamloops blanked Surrey 3-0 on Saturday and 4-0 on Sunday, with both games played at Sandman Centre. Recording points on the weekend for the Vibe were Cat Young (3G, 1A), Alyssa Reid (1G, 2A), Rochelle Smith (1G, 2A), Gaylene Smith (1G, 1A), Kathryn Haegedorn (1G, 1A), Bianca Olson (1A), Courtney Morice (1A), Desiree Blair (1A) and Emily Edmundson (1A). Ashley Fisher was between the pipes for Kamloops to record her 10th straight shutout victory. The SCWHL all-star game will be held on Feb. 4 in Abbotsford. Reid, Edmundson, Olson, Fisher, Jackie Sollis and Rochelle Smith have been invited to play.

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Tyson von Hollen and Owen McMillan combined for nine points to help lift the Knights to a 14-2 victory over the Pythons in atom recreation play at Valleyview Arena on Saturday. Recording points for the Knights were von Hollen (3G, 2A), McMillan (3G, 1A), Cruz Beland (2G, 1A), AJ Killam (1G, 3A), Nathaniel Blais (1G, 2A), Jonah Van Delft (1G, 2A), Nathan Willms (1G), Carter Murphy (1G) and Landon Lockwood (1G). Tyson Williams backstopped the Knights. Carter Letcher (1G) and Jeremy Yates (1G) had points for the Pythons in support of goaltender Adam Achour.

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Mining medals in Dawson Creek The Kamloops Long Blades were in action at the B.C. Long Track Speed Skating Championships in Dawson Creek on the weekend. Kamloops placed third overall and came home with a trunk full of medals. Leah Turner won silver and Martina Antifay and Cameron Thomas won bronze in their respective divisions, each qualifying for the Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships, which run on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 in Edmonton. Other medal winners include Sylvie Lloyd, Adam Turner, Rebecca Thomas and Kris Pynten, each of whom won gold, Jodi Roberts and Tyler Roberts, both of whom won silver, and Evangeline Kampman and Isaiah Jessie Uribe, who won bronze. Yolaine Kampman

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Classics second at Snowfest The Kamloops Classic Swimming club finished second at the Snowfest Invitational meet in Kelowna on the weekend, capturing 56 medals and setting five new club records at the 16-team competition. Kamloops’ medal haul included 17 gold medals, 25 silver medals and 14 bronze medals. Jackson Litke was among the leaders for the Classics, winning gold medals in the 50-metre butterfly, 50m backstroke, 200m individual medley (IM) and 200m butterfly. Keana Smart won three gold medals, touching the wall first in the 50m and 200m backstrokes, as well as the 200m freestyle. She also set a new club record in the 13and 14-year-old girls’ age group and qualified for the Canadian Junior Swimming Championships in Toronto this summer.

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Josh Ogilvie of the Kamloops Classic Swimming club was among the medal winners at the Snowfest Invitational in Kelowna on the weekend.

Josh Ogilvie won two gold medals, one in the 400m IM, the other in the 200m butterfly. Sienna Angove, Claire Bagabuyo, Finn Vukusic, Reid McCauley, Emma Doern, Raine Dixon and Sarah Koopmans also had strong showings for the Classics in the Little Apple. Meanwhile, the

Thompson Rivers WolfPack finished eighth at Snowfest, capturing 14 medals — three gold, seven silver and four bronze. Breena Rusnell won gold in the 200m IM, silver in the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke and bronze in the 50m butterfly. Gabrielle Dagasso won silver in the 100m

backstroke and bronze in the 200m backstroke, while Joelle Young won gold in both the 200m breaststroke and 200m backstroke, silver in the 100m breaststroke and bronze in the 50m breaststroke and 200m IM. Jagdeesh Uppal won silver in both the 50m and 200m breaststrokes.

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Luc Smith and the Kamloops Blazers will be in Kelowna tomorrow for a B.C. Divsion tilt against the Rockets.

Late heroics were not to be. The hometown Portland Winterhawks quelled the Kamloops Blazers’ comeback attempt in a 6-4 victory on Tuesday night. Kamloops scored four unanswered goals, after conceding five in a row, to come within one of the Winterhawks at 13:16 of the third period. But Cody Glass scored his second goal of the game on the power play at 17:41 to seal victory for Portland. Also scoring for the home team were Skyler McKenzie, Evan Weinger and Ryan Hughes. Shane Farkas made 39 saves between the pipes for Portland. Connor Ingram started in net for Kamloops, but allowed four goals on 13 shots and was replaced by Dylan Ferguson 9:41 into the first period. Ferguson played well in relief, stopping 27 shots. Luc Smith, Garrett Pilon and Rudolfs Balcers (2) scored for the Blazers, who will be in Kelowna tomorrow to play the Rockets. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

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Junior hockey ownership groups in Quesnel and Williams Lake are down, but not out. Governors of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League voted against league expansion on the weekend, rejecting bids from the two northern locales that would have expanded the league’s membership to 22 teams next season. Despite the most recent hurdle, neither group has closed the door on acquiring franchises. “We’re definitely going to be pursuing junior B hockey in

Quesnel,” said Matt Kolle, the proponent of the bid for the Gold Pan City. “We’re continuing on. We’re hoping that there are some off-spin opportunities that arise from going through this process.” Kolle said his group is going to let the dust settle from the weekend vote before taking further steps. Maybe there will be a team Quesnel can buy and relocate, or perhaps bringing junior B hockey north for the 2018-2019 season is a more realistic goal. “We’re obviously disappointed in the results. We do believe it was an uphill climb in that there’s not really

a lot for the Kootenay [Conference teams] to vote us in for,” he said. “We really hoped that the ownership, governors in the KIJHL would see how important this was for our communities.” Rob Sandrock, who championed the bid from Williams Lake, said his group is “disappointed, but not discouraged” by the league’s decision. His confidence that junior B hockey will come to The Puddle has not been shaken. “We think it’s a good fit for the KI,” he said. “We actually restructured the Okanagan portion of the league into three divisions of four, which

reduced the travel over the season of every team involved, which would, again, reduce costs. That alone shows that it would work.” Kamloops Storm general manager Barry Dewar voted in favour of expansion. He said the debate at the board of governors meeting centred around the league’s current issues with inter-conference play and season length. Owners felt the KIJHL’s internal issues had to be worked out before bringing more franchises into the fold. “I was a little disappointed in the fact that expansion did not proceed at this time, but I do think the window or

the door is open for the future. It’s just whether or not the two groups that presented will still be available at the time,” Dewar said. “I think if it was this time next year, I think there would be a far more receptive attitude to it. We are struggling right now with the crossover. There are some teams that really, really don’t want to cross over to the Kootenays, and viceversa, and there are some teams that do.” Dewar declined to comment on how other governors voted. KTW later learned roughly 75 per cent of the KIJHL’s 20 franchises voted against expansion.

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Raonic hampered by injury in loss to Nadal MELBOURNE â€” Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic limped out of the Australian Open yesterday after a nagging thigh injury flared up during a quarter-final loss to Spanish star Rafael Nadal. Raonic, the third seed from Thornhill, Ont., was trying to repeat his best showing at the Grand Slam tournament by reaching the semifinals for a second straight year. He lost to Andy Murray in the 2016 semis. Many wondered if this was Raonicâ€™s year after top-ranked Murray and No. 2 Novak Djokovic were upset in earlier rounds. It has been a struggle from the beginning, however, as Raonic came down with a cold early in the tournament and was bed-ridden for a day. His timing seemed slightly off against Roberto Bautista Agut in the round of 16, when he racked up 55 unforced errors and even uncharacteristically hurled his racket to the court midway through the third set. He appeared to be feeling better, but then had a recurrence of an adductor injury in the 6-4, 7-6 (7), 6-4 loss to Nadal. â€œThese last two and a half weeks have been quite difficult, just trying to manage everything,â€™â€™ he said. â€œFirst, dealing with the physical aspect, then getting myself quite ready, I thought, making the most of that. Then dealing with the health aspect and now with this.â€™â€™ Raonic, 26, said he came into Melbourne nursing his thigh muscle after injuring it earlier this month in Brisbane. â€œI got it to pretty good shape,â€™â€™ he said. â€œWe still had to monitor it and then today I hurt another aspect of it.â€™â€™ He required treatment on the leg in the second set. â€œI hope itâ€™s nothing too serious,â€™â€™ said Raonic, who has strug-

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Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 21 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer.

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Our successful candidate will have experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resume by 4:00 pm on February 10, 2017 to humanresources@nixonwenger.com.

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ABOUT THE RESIDENCE If life is a journey, welcome to your destination! The Residence at Orchards Walk is Kamloops’ premier address, designed with YOU in mind and set in the heart of a vibrant new community at Orchards Walk. Leave the chores to us while you live, relax and enjoy the exceptional amenities DQG VHUYLFHV WKDW EHLQJ D PHPEHU DW 7KH 5HVLGHQFH D΍ RUGV POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Residence is currently looking for quality employees in the following roles:

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is seeking a professional A great opportunity for the sales consultant. right person. Auto sales Previous Automotive experience not required but experience preferred. sales experience Excellent pay plan an assert. We will train with bonuses! the right person. Make a change Beneﬁts to start in your life by moving into one of the immediately. Healthy guarantee to rewarding most dynamic and get you started. careers available to anyone. Please and send Withoutcontact a college degree. resume via email to

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Funding provided: The Employment Services and Supports (ESS) program is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Jobs Fund for unemployed individuals who do not qualify for Employment Insurance, or under-employed and low-skilled, to gain the skills needed to ﬁnd employment in trucking industry. The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 5 weeks (104 hours) in-vehicle training • Road Test at ICBC Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared for entry level employment as a truck driver with “behind the wheel” experience.

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Experienced Dental Receptionist. Busy cosmetic dental practice is looking for an experienced dental receptionist for a full time position, Monday to Thursday starting January 30, 2017. Please fax your resumes to 250-374-4622 or email to: manager@artdentistry.com

Experienced cleaning lady looking for work. References available. (250) 852-2131.

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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. March 11th & 12th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. February 11th, Saturday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.) Courses every week, plus Challenges. We have Gift Certicates. Phone George or Dianne 778-470-3030 www.PAL-CORE-ED.com

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772

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Help Wanted COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC needed immediately for local trucking company. Must have experience working on Highway Tractors. Preference given to those with International Truck experience. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation and tools. The right individual must be able to work under minimum supervision. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Don’s Auto Towing Part-time dispatcher position available. Weekends, evenings and holidays. Knowledge of the city is an asset. Please apply in person with a resume to 671 W. Athabasca St.

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679 Wanted: Certified Caregiver in Logan Lake. 250-523-2454.

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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Seeking Onsite Assistant Resident Caretaker for 70 unit complex focused on safe, affordable housing. The successful proponent should be familiar with the Residential Tenancy Act and able to perform a variety of administrative and caretaker duties. Janitorial and basic maintenance tasks include sweeping, mopping, basic plumbing repair and unplugging drains, general cleaning around the building and garbage area, yard work and keeping the sidewalks free of leaves and snow. Must be familiar with unit prep, which would include cleaning, minor repairs and painting. Administrative tasks would include maintaining a daily log, rent collection, bank runs, showing and renting suites and contractor supervision. A minimum of 3 years cleaning and maintenance experience plus the ability to lift 25 kilograms needed. The successful proponent should be upbeat, friendly and have a familiarity with computers. The position is a permanent, part-time livein position. Must be bondable and provide CRC. Please send resume to: Box #1459 c/o Kamloops This Week, 1365-B Dalhousie Dr., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6.

Medical/Dental Dr. Chris Wilson is seeking an experienced full-time Certified Dental Assistant to join the Grasslands Dental Care team. Applicants with Prosthodontic module are preferred. Our practice is located at 1222 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Interested applicants please contact us at 250-3765433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com Dr. Chris Wilson is seeking an experienced full-time Treatment Coordinator to join the Grasslands Dental Care team. Our practice is located at 1222 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Interested applicants please contact us at 250-3765433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com

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Boutique family law ½rm in downtown Kamloops seeking an experienced candidate to work as a

FULL-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST. Candidates must have completed a legal assistant program and have at least one year experience working in a law ½rm. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please email a copy of your résumé, cover letter, transcript and references to CHRIS@SOLLANDCOMPANY.COM

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Ofﬁce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

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Journeyman Refrigeration Technician (HVAC Exp., Valid D/L) Full-time position open in beautiful Campbell River, BC Competitive wages and benefits offered.

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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

ABERDEEN Rte 508 – 700–810 Hugh Allan Dr. – 40 papers

DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 310 – 651-695 2nd Av, 660690 3rd Ave, 110-292 Columbia St(even), 106-321 Nicola St. – 59p.

SUNRIVERS Rte 870 – Mariposa Crt, Sagewood Crt, Dr, Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. – 49 p.

Rte 562 – Englemann Crt, 18021890 Lodgepole Dr. - 63 papers

Rte 311 – 423-676 1st Ave, 440533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 St Paul St. – 31 p.

Rte 871 – 9th Green Dr & Lane – 34 p.

Rte 564 – 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, Pinegrass Crt & St. – 39 papers

Rte 327 – 1103-1459 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. – 39 p.

Rte 583 – Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. – 43 papers

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 60 p.

Rte 591 – 1940 Hillside Dr. (Complex) – 19 papers

Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 45 p.

Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge (area), 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. – 28 p. Rte 875 – Golf Ridge (area), 2000-2028 Sunrivers Dr. – 26 p. Rte 877 – The Pointe Pl – 15 p. Rte 878 – Stone Ridge Cres, Dr, Lane. – 35 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. – 86 p. Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 62 p.

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 617 – 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 50 p.

Rte 754 – Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 35 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr-55p.

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. – 64

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 52 p.

Rte 755 – 6159-6596 Dallas Dr, McAuley Pl, Melrose Pl, Yarrow Pl. – 75 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 61 p. Rte 781 – Duncan Rd, Durango Rd, Sonora Rd, Wittner Rd. – 42 p.

WESTSYDE Rte 221 – 3013-3072 Bank Rd, Bermer Pl, Bissette Rd, 30073045 Westsyde Rd. – 58 p. Rte 235 – 3440-3808 Westsyde Rd. – 72 p.

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SOLICITOR FLOATER This position is suitable for an experienced Legal Admin Assistant with solicitor law experience or a recent graduate of a Legal Admin Assistant program. The solicitor ﬂoater is responsible for vacation and sick day coverage as well as supporting the Legal Assistants with over-ﬂow work. If you are detail orientated, possess strong communication skills, and work well in a team environment, we want to hear from you. Please send your cover letter, resume and references (and/or reference letters) to Wendy Freeman, Human Resources Manager, wfreeman@fultonco.com. 300-350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC Phone: 250-372-5542 w w w. f u l t o n c o . c o m

LEGAL ADMIN ASSISTANT We are seeking a Legal Admin Assistant with a conveyancing or general solicitor law background to join our Commercial Finance Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and will manage files for financial institutions. Some of the typical tasks of this position include preparation of security documents for commercial purchases, asset purchases, share purchases, heavy duty machinery and aircraft purchases. This position is also responsible for performing a variety of searches including Personal Property Registry, LTSA and taxes. If you are detail orientated, performance driven and can offer exemplary client service, we want to hear from you. Please forward your cover letter, resume and references to Wendy Freeman, Human Resources Manager, wfreeman@fultonco.com. 300-350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC Phone: 250-372-5542 w w w. f u l t o n c o . c o m

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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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Stunning White Gold engagement ring. Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $1500 Call to view 250578-7202 after 5pm

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Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 Standard black wheelchair. Like new. $1,000/obo. 250554-0400. STEEL BUILDING SALE... ”REALLY BIG SALE IS BACKEXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 20X19 $5,145 25X27 $5,997 28X27 $6,773 30X31 $8,110 35X33 $11,376 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

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Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Olympic Coins, Gold & Silver etc. Call Chad: 250-863-3082

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Kubota AV2500 Generator. Kubota AV2500 Oil Watch. $595. 250-374-1988 Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500. Like New. 250-372-8406.

Affordable Independent secure living in North Shore 55+ bldg. Close to all amenities. Spacious 2bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5appl. $259,900. 250-3769378, 250-376-6637.

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Firearms

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457. Dr. Freeze $200 for measured cord. Dry fir. (250)540-7205 Richard Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords. 250-277-4477.

Furniture 5 drawer desk. $50. Office chair. $15. Dresser w/mirror. $50. 250- 554-9981. 8ft Antique Couch $1200. Antique Settee or Loveseat one of a kind $900. Round dining room table w/4-chairs & 2 bar stools. $800. Couch & matching chairs $250. 250-3741541. As New Teak Table 43x75 Ex 48”, 8-chairs, sideboard/ $4,000/all. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250-851-7687. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933. Gibbard Queen size 4 poster bed paid $2000 asking $400 2sm antique armchairs $600, wool area rug 9x7 $400 (778) 471-8627

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• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510 1Bdrm clean quiet Adult Building, Northshore apt. $750/mo, heat incl ns/p. Avail Immed. 250-554-0175.

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1939 Winchester Mod 94 30:30. $1,000. 1958 BRNO .22 target quality. $500. Both exec cond. 250-372-5489.

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MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

Bachelor Suite $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,150 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

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THOMPSON RE-USE SAT. JAN. 28TH • 10AM 708 MT. PAUL WAY FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, SKIS, SNOWBOARDS, COUNTER, PICTURES, LAMPS, TABLESAW, WOOD VISES, 550CC MOTOCYCLE, DELFT, CHINA CABINETS, SPINNING WHEEL, LARGE AREA RUG, CHAIRS, WARDROBE, CHESTERFIELDS, LOVE SEATS AND MORE.

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**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3&4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

Rentals

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included

CALL 250-299-3885

North Shore. 2brm apt. Newly renovated. Lndry in bldg. N/S, N/P. $925/mo. 250-851-9310, 250-682-2761.

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Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 duplex quiet NKam. 2bdrms up/1-down. Cls to all amenities. N/S/N/P. Jan 1st. $1200 + Util. 250-376-3773.

Homes for Rent All Furnished5Bd+,nrTRU/RIH denViewDeckCozy nsp $2700. 250-314-0909pg604-802-5649 Immac. Mobile on priv property. 15-mins east of Kamloops. $1100 inclds util. 573-4389.

1bdrm Bach North Shore $600/mo. incl util, n/s, n/p 250376-0716 / 250-320-8146.

Sahali 1bdrm suite, fully furn. brand new. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-374-7096. Vacant reno’d 2bdrm, sep entr, C/A, patio, ref’s req., suitable for couple. $950/mo + 1/2 hydro. 250-376-0633. Valleyview 1bdrm basement suite. W/D. N/S, N/P. $800 util incld. 250-374-6096. Westsyde large 1bdrm ground level suite. No stairs. Suitable for single 55+. N/S. Jan 1st. $950. 250-320-9567.

Transportation

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Trucks & Vans

TOWNHOUSES

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5019.

NORTH SHORE

2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms 2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

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Antiques / Classics

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

2009 Pontiac Vibe GT AWD. 110,000kms. - 90% Hwy Kms. New windshield. Remote start, 4 studded winters on rims. Like new interior. $9,500. 250-981-1272. 2009 Subaru Impreza. 4dr., 5spd, one owner. 69,000kms. $15,500. 250-318-6851. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580

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Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988

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1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape, runs great $4,200/obo. Call 250-5712107 1998 Dodge Caravan. viced regularly. Runs $1,000. 250-554-7713.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Bob (Robert) James Hubbard

Margaret (Peggy) Wickstrom

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bob Hubbard in Matanza, Cuba on January 19th, at the age of 73. He is survived by Jan, his wife of 48 years, daughter Shannon, son Jamie (Julie), grandchildren Madison and Nicolas, of Kamloops, sister Pat (Paul) Leloup of Richmond, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joan and Gerry Sheanh of Chilliwack, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothea Hubbard of Kelowna, sister and brother-inlaw Aileen and Ken Dallas of Langley, niece Sheila Dallas, in-laws Walter and Jean Dyke and brother-in-law Bradley Dyke of Richmond.

Beloved wife of the late Desmond Wickstrom passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna on January 21, 2017. She is survived by her children and spouses Patricia (David) Gorton of Aldergrove, Lorraine (Chris) Trautwein of San Ansalmo, California, Ted (Kim) Wickstrom of Medicine Hat, Alta, Ken Wickstrom and Lisa Francis of Kelowna, seven grandchildren Neysa, Brent, Jo Ellen, Rory, Britta, Angela and Nadia, five great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy was born in Penticton, BC and was a long-time resident of Kamloops, BC. She and Des enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, dancing and curling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. They built one of the first homes in Dallas outside of Kamloops where they lived for over 40 years. Strong friendships were built in the community that lasted a lifetime and continue through their children to this day. For many years she worked for Irly Bird in Kamloops, prior to which she worked for Unemployment Canada and Royal Inland Hospital. She was renowned for her baking skills, especially her homemade bread and pies. She loved playing card games and bocci and was very competitive. The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude for the care and compassion given by the staff at Berwick on the Park (Kamloops), Dorchester Retirement Centre (Kelowna), Cottonwoods Care Centre (Kelowna) and Kelowna General Hospital. A Celebration of her Life will be held in Kamloops sometime in the late spring early summer. Notification to all those who loved her will be given well in advance. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.

Bob was born in Vancouver and raised and attended school in Richmond. His first job was jockeying cars for Tilden Rent-a-Car, which he enjoyed because he got to drive hot cars. Following brief employment with Esso, he and a partner purchased a used Hayes cab-over truck and hauled loads around the province for British Pacific. While this endeavor only lasted a year he had many stories to tell of his adventures. In 1967, he decided to enroll in a first aid program and that was the beginning of his career in the ambulance service. Starting with Richmond Ambulance as a driver and attendant and ending with the BC Ambulance Service 39 years later in Kamloops in Dispatch Quality Improvement. In retirement, his interests included travel, photography, geocaching, fishing and researching his family ancestry. Bob passed away while enjoying a wonderful vacation in Varadero, Cuba with his wife and daughter. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Bob’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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First Memorial Funeral Service Dorothy Mabel Hards (nee) Romanowski

Dorothy Mabel Hards (nee) Romanowski, born July 22, 1930 in New Westminster, British Columbia passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the age of 86 after a short stay in Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Walter and Gabrielle Romanowski (nee Boucher), her husband Frederick Hards, her brother Maurice Romanowski and her daughter Cathy Hards. She is survived by her sister Kay Wicks, her children Patricia Watt (Richard), Janet Beach, Phyllis Toews (Merv), Randy Blohm (Sandra), Wayne Blohm (Joni), Allen Blohm (Susanne), Debbie Gaetz (Mike), 29 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Private Family Service was held in Barriere, BC on January 13, 2017. Dorothy devoted her life to travel, friends and to lovingly raise her family. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital for the wonderful treatment of their mother and Fischer’s Funeral Service for their generosity and understanding in remaining open to accommodate distant extended family to pay their final respects to their loving mother and grandmother.

August 6, 1936 – January 21, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Mlynarchy of Kamloops, BC. A loving mother, nana, great nana and a great friend and nurse. Survived by her three children Sheryl Kissack of Saskatchewan, Jim Kissack of MacKenzie and David Kissack of Prince George, along with several grand and great-grandchildren. To Celebrate Shirley’s Life, there will be a tea at Riverbend on Mayfair Street in Kamloops on Sunday, January 29th, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Should friends desire, donations to Lung Cancer Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated in her memory. Condolences may be expressed at

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Stephen Douglas Burnstad July 23, 1965 - January 9, 2017

We are heartbroken to announce Stephen’s passing in the early evening of January 9, 2017, following a brief illness with cancer. Stephen will be deeply missed by his loving wife Norma and his sons Cameron (Squwey) and Adam (Kennedy). Also missing him are his parents Dick and Isobel, brothers Don, Ross (Robin), David (Sara) along with many of his extended family members and friends. Stephen was predeceased by his older brother Michael in 2010. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at The Coast Hotel Chilliwack, 45920 First Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in Stephen’s memory.

Betty Sims Beavers Our mother Betty Sims Beavers was called by an angel on January 18th, 2017. Mom was born in Vancouver, BC on December 4th, 1928. She is now united with Neil Arthur Isenor (First husband) and Afton Lenine Beavers (Second husband). Betty is survived by her loving children Judy (Dean) Mason, Jack (Debbie) Isenor, Alan (Melody) Isenor and George (Michelle) Isenor, step-children Floyd (Wendy) Beavers, Lynn (Sandy) Beavers, Anieta (Phil) Richardson, Audrey (Elaine) Beavers, 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Bernice Isenor, Mary Beavers and Wanda Carter. Betty was pre-deceased by parents George and Maise Wilson, Neil Arthur Isenor, Afton Lenine Beavers, Jean Saville, Darlene Halwas and Mendel Beavers. Special people in Betty’s life were her best friends Mieni Hofstede and Rena Lush and the birthday girls Glenda Walsh, Christine Cade, Bev Steeple, Joan Mason, Joyce Ferguson and Emily Follweiter. Betty was a woman of abundant love, lots of hugs, a delightful giggle and a fabulous baker. When you walked into mom’s house the sweet smell of pies, cakes, cookies, bread and muffins greeted you. Our mom was the rock and foundation of the family. She will be remembered with love and will live on through her family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint George’s Anglican Church. A Memorial Service to take place at Saint George’s Anglican Church, 308 Royal Ave, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at 11:00 am with Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow. A reception will be held in the church basement.

Melanie McIntosh

A Memorial will be held in memory of Melanie McIntosh on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm at The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre (Ballroom), 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Patricia M. Morris It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia M. Morris announces her passing in Kamloops on January 22, 2017. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Boyd, her son Terry (Dolores) and her daughter Tracy (Darryl) Schmidt and their children Kira and Bradley all of Kamloops. Also mourning her loss her sister Shirley (Dave) Mitchell of Hughenden, Alberta, Marilyn MacNeil of Kelowna, BC, sisters-in-law Nancy and Grace Morris of Fords Mills, NB and brother-in-law Donald (Pam) Morris also of Fords Mills, NB and nine nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father Emil in 1972, her mother Mabel in 2016 and her brother Edward in 2013. Pat never gave up her year and a half battle with cancer, she fought until the very end and we will miss her terribly. Pat was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 8, 1938, she was an excellent fastball pitcher in her youth, a curler and liked most sports. She loved watching her grandson play hockey and soccer and enjoyed watching her granddaughter dance. Pat worked at Renfrew Chrysler as an inventory control clerk and that is where she met her husband of 53 years. They moved to Kamloops in 1974 where she was mostly a homemaker and enjoyed her bowling and badminton days. When the grandchildren came, who referred to her as “Maga”, she became a full time baby sitter, whom she enjoyed a great deal and she also enjoyed her daily outings with her daughter.

Joyce Elaine Langlois Joyce Elaine Langlois, a resident of Gemstone Care Facility, passed away on January 21, 2017 at 82 years of age. She is survived by her children Evelyn (Joe) Bedard of Heffley Creek, Teresa (Bruce) Crawford of Heffley Creek, grandchildren Tammy (Brad) Atkinson, Dawn (Leo) Huber, Michelle (Jamie) Gault, Chris Crawford, Jen (Shane) Dekkers, Kyle Crawford and Cara, great-grandchildren Seth, Jorja, Dawson, Amanda, Sebastien, Norah, Rachel, Brooklyn, Lily, Nolan and Grayce, brother Garry Hogg and sister Marilyn Hogg as well as many nieces and nephews. Joyce is predeceased by her son Ricky Langlois in 1969, husband Ernie Langlois in1987 and parents William and Evelyn Hogg. She was born January 7, 1935 in Flin Flon, Manitoba. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday January 28, 2017 at the Heffley Creek Hall. A very special thank you to all her nurses and care aides at Gemstone.

Pat was a great mother, grandmother and her husband’s best friend.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice who showed compassion and love to Pat during her three months there.

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John Yanchuk

July 20, 1936 - January 21, 2017

John peacefully passed away on January 21st, 2017 surrounded by his family in a room full of love. John will forever be remembered by his sons Harry Yanchuk (Janet), Joseph Yanchuk, Gordon Yanchuk (Carmen), Robert Yanchuk (Robyn), grandchildren Travis Yanchuk, Stephanie Dupont (Mikel), Megan Yanchuk, Christopher Yanchuk, brother Nick Yanchuk (Peggy), sister Rose Kazakoff (Bill), sister Eunice French (Jim), aunt Lena Bonar, brother-in-law Robert Derraugh (Elaine) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and many friends. John was predeceased by his wife Janet Yanchuk, father and mother Harry and Mary Yanchuk, brothers Joseph Yanchuk and Mathew Yanchuk, nephew Daniel Kazakoff, father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Mary Derraugh. Dad was born on July 20, 1936 in West Bend, Saskatchewan and at the age of three the family moved to Vancouver. There young John enjoyed many sports but hockey was his passion. Hockey took Dad to many teams including the Prince Albert Mintos, Humbolt Indians, Clinton Comets, New Westminster Royals and the Victoria Cougars. It was in Victoria one evening, at a party held by Cougars boosters that John met Janet, fell head over heels in love and soon the two where married. In the spring of 1959, Dad signed a contract with the Brighton Tigers of the English National League and a short time later John, Janet and newborn son Harry boarded a Cunard steamship bound for England. The following year

James Andrew Lafferty

Never Quit

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Lafferty on Friday, January 20th after a lengthy battle with C.O.P.D.

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When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of over 35 years Kathy, his five children Angela, Norman (Tiffani), Andrew, Michael (Lorraine) and Laura, his sister Kathy (Sal) of Montreal and his Aunt Helen, along with many other relatives. A Special Thank You to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at RIH for all their care and support.

He was a loving husband, brother, son and father … always loved, always missed, and always remembered. The family would thank to thank the nurses and staff of RIH 6 South and especially Dr. Steven Johnson for the care and compassion provided to our Dad … truly amazing. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

When care is pressing down a bit, Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Success is failure turned inside out –

Those wishing to make a donation in Jim’s memory may do so to the Lung Association, Mental Health or to the charity of your choice.

And you never can tell how close you are,

Rest in Peace Jim

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

It may be near when it seems so far, So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –

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Pre-planning is a matter of taking the time to think about – and record – your end-of-life desires. It’s a thoughtful gesture to those you love, and a way to let go of anxieties about the future. Once done, you can relax, knowing your plans are in the hands of reliable friends or family.

Dad enjoyed many pastimes, hobbies and activities throughout this life including the horses, curling, NFL football, biking and walking the pups along the North Thompson. After a lifetime in Kamloops he had many friends, customers and teammates whose company he enjoyed over the years. His strength and loyalty as a friend could only be outdone by his love and commitment to family.

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm in St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, 6633 Ernest Street, Savona, BC.

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Joseph Silva Blais

August 13, 1924 – January 23, 2107

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father Joseph Silva Blais at the age of 92, only 12 days after the passing of his wife of 68 years and our mother Evelyn Blais. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his daughters Gloria and Myrna along with his granddaughter Crystal Blais. Our father, Joseph Silva Blais, was a veteran of WWII and had many stories of the trials and tribulations that he experienced during the war. Joseph is survived by his brothers Joseph Ulrich (Doris) Blais and Edmund Joseph (Florence) Blais, his eight children Gloria (Bill) Peters, Eugene (Dianne) Blais, Roger (Cathy) Blais, Myrna Price, Clifford (Wendy) Blais, Wilma (Dennis) Crough, Kelvin Blais, Brenda Nesbitt, 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, grandson Wade Blais and son-in-law Tom Price. Funeral prayers will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm at St. John Vianney Parish. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. John Vianney Parish. A time of fellowship will follow in the church hall with interment to follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Thank you to Dr. Howie and the staff at Gemstone Care Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service Kamloops BC (250) 554 2429 Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

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